Grant Neighborhood Assn. - Feb. 10 7 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church on the corner of Orange/64th St.

For more information please call: 562-570-6137

Dine In The 9

Introducing Beach Cafe!

Beach Cafe is a 9th District restaurant that offers delicious sub sandwiches and soul food selections. Be sure to try the Honey-Bacon Club Sub Sandwich!

Beach Cafe

703 Artesia Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90805

562-984-7590

Open Mon.- Sat. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

S.T.A.R Task Force

Do you care about maintaining your Sidewalks, Trees, Alleys, and Roads? Then join the S.T.A.R. Task Force!

The S.T.A.R. Task Force is a committee of residents who work to ensure that all instances of pot holes, graffiti, and other blight are reported to our office for the purpose of maintaining our Sidewalks, Trees, Alleys, and Roads (STAR).

Beginning in March, S.T.A.R. will meet every second Monday at 6 p.m. at the Center for Families and Youth building. 6335 Myrtle Ave.

"I'm involved because I want to make a positive change in my community. I am willing to do my part because I see the potential in working with my neighbors in my neighborhood."

Facts about Darlene:

Has lived in the DeForest area for 8 years.

Has completed the District Captain Program Training.

Is an active member in the DeForest Park Neighborhood Association.

Is interested in being more involved with the North Project Area Committee.

The District Captain program provides opportunities for 9th District residents to get involved in their community. For more information on joining the District Captain Program please call our office at (562) 570-6137.

Message from Councilmember Steven Neal

Hello neighbors,

Welcome to another issue of the "Inside District 9" weekly newsletter.

The survey will be open until the end of the month. I encourage all Ninth District families to participate in the survey.

Secondly, we are very excited that on Monday, February 7, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency will consider granting an "exclusive negotiating agreement" with "Primestor", a development company who plans to bring a sit-down eatery to the Atlantic and Artesia site. This is very critical to our efforts to bring more quality sit-down style restaurants and meeting spaces to our community. In the weeks to come, we will call upon you to attend a design town hall for the Atlantic and Artesia restaurant development.

Last night, I attended the Houghton Park Neighborhood Association meeting. This was the third meeting since this association began to host meetings again. I was pleased to see many new faces, and I sincerely wish this neighborhood success in the future. We received some great feedback and suggestions for our newsletter, such as highlighting schools and businesses, which we will work to implement in this issue and in the future.

Also, at this meeting I provided a presentation on our, "Building a Better Ninth District" program, the fundamentals in community empowerment, and an overview of our District Captain program. Afterward, Long Beach TV filmed an episode of "Heart of the City". Over the next month, I hope to make this presentation to as many neighborhood associations as possible, so that we all have an opportunity to fully understand the District Captain program and the "Building A Better Ninth District" campaign.

Lastly, congratulations to the 17 District Captains who participated in our first training on Saturday. I had a great time, and I am optimistic that together, we will inspire many others to get involved in our community.

"I felt very inspired to see a new energy and was very happy to see a new vision from Councilmember Neal's office. The District Captain program is something I have not seen in the 6 years that I have been here. I think we are heading in a great and positive direction." - Raul Anrove.

"I felt that the cooperative efforts of everyone was a plus for both participants and trainers. I enjoyed how everything was thoroughly explained about the program." - Sue Vanzant

"Overall it was a very productive and enriching training session. Ultimately, this is the first step in the foundation of building a better community and Ninth District." - Manuel Walker

"I thoroughly enjoyed the District Captain Training. The information and tools provided were clear and easy to comprehend. I highly recommend this class to anybody who wants to make a difference in their community." - Ana Soto

The District Captain program is an opportunity for 9th District residents to get involved in their community. For experienced leaders, it provides a platform for coordination, support, training, and development for current projects and future projects that they wish to undertake.

For information on joining the District Captain program, contact us at: (562) 570-6137.

February will have a three day dialogue to increase understanding between our youth and local police. This event is open to youth from ages 12 - 18 years old.

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The North Long Beach Walking Club meets Tuesday mornings at Houghton Park from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Please bring water, a hat, and sun block. For more information call Luz at (562) 570-7910.

City of Long Beach Tree Planting Program

City Of Long Beach Tree Partnership Tree Planting Program

The 9th District is presented with an opportunity to plant 100 trees throughout the community with the assistance of the Tree Partnership Tree Planting Program Grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Trees planted through this grant must be planted on public property and can be planted either by individuals or neighborhood groups.

We are calling 9th District residents and neighborhood groups to action by recommending locations to plant trees. Here are the requirements when considering your recommendation:

1.All trees must be planted on city-owned, public property such as parkways between streets and sidewalks.

2.All property owners will be required to agree to maintain a planted tree by signing a tree maintenance agreement form prior to the planting of any tree.

3.All trees require a planting permit from the Department of Public Works.

4.Community groups organizing a tree planting will be responsible for accounting and submitting documentation of volunteer hours.

5.Community groups requesting assistance with labor for tree planting should contact our office for more information. The grant only provides funding for trees and planting supplies and does not include funding for tree or concrete removal, establishing new tree wells, etc.

Have you noticed the interesting shaped bike racks popping up all over the Ninth District? In an effort to make the Ninth District more bike and pedestrian friendly, Councilmember Neal is looking for key locations for bike racks in our community. If you have an idea of a location, then feel free to contact 562-570-6137 for more details.

Map of the 9th District

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Important Phone Numbers

Here is a list of phone numbers that will help you resolve issues and concerns faster.